20 Francs (Max Frisch; trial) 2011 front 20 Francs (Max Frisch; trial) 2011 back
20 Francs (Max Frisch; trial) 2011 photo
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20 Francs Max Frisch; trial

2011 year
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) 20.00 g 32.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
2011
Value
20 Francs 20 CHF = USD 23
Currency
Franc (1850-date)
Composition
Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight
20.00 g
Diameter
32.80 mm
Thickness
2.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#199048
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Swiss writer Max Frisch wearing glasses and smoking pipe. Inscriptionaround the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAX FRISCH 1911-1991
D. FRANK

Designer: Daniel Frank

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Max Frisch; trial) 2011 from Switzerland is that it features a unique design by the famous Swiss author and architect Max Frisch. The coin's obverse side showcases a portrait of Frisch, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a tree, which is a nod to Frisch's famous novel "The Tree" ("Der Baum" in German). This coin was minted as a trial piece and was not released into circulation, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and fans of Frisch's work.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011 B 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Max Frisch; trial) 2011 coin.